General Discussion Triathlon Talk » different kind of Tri Bike question Rss Feed  
Moderators: k9car363, alicefoeller Reply
2006-03-15 1:57 PM

User image

Pro
4545
2000200050025
Orange Park Florida
Subject: different kind of Tri Bike question
Are Recumbents allowed in Tri's?

If so,
Has anyone ever used one in a Tri?

If not,
Why not?


2006-03-15 2:13 PM
in reply to: #370439

User image

Cycling Guru
15134
50005000500010025
Fulton, MD
Subject: RE: different kind of Tri Bike question
Not that I have ever heard of. The only way I can think that they would allow it is if it was medically necessary.
2006-03-15 2:23 PM
in reply to: #370461

User image

Elite
2915
2000500100100100100
New City, New York
Subject: RE: different kind of Tri Bike question
Would it meet these 2 criteria from USA Tri rules sec 5.11(c)A vertical line touching the front most point of the saddle may be no more than 5 centimeters in front of and no more than 15 centimeters behind a vertical line passing through the center of the chain wheel axle, and the cyclist must not have the capability of adjusting the saddle beyond these limits during competition.(d) The "front-to-center" distance, which is defined as the distance between a vertical line passing through the center of the chain wheel axle and a vertical line passing through the center of the front axle, must measure not less than 54 centimeters and no more than 65 centimeters, except that in the case of bicycles for taller participants (where the distance between the center of the chain wheel axle and the top of the saddle is greater than 80 centimeters), the front-to-center distance cannot exceed 68 centimeters and, in the case of bicycles for shorter cyclists (where the distance between the center of the chain wheel axle and the top of the saddle is less than 71 centimeters), the front-to-center distance cannot be less than 50 centimeters. Applicability of the two foregoing exceptions is determined by measuring from a point on top of the saddle which is 14 centimeters behind the front most point of the saddle.
New Thread
General Discussion Triathlon Talk » different kind of Tri Bike question Rss Feed